Society Lawyer (1939)Society lawyer Christopher Durant agrees to defend his friend Phil Siddall when Siddall is arrested for the murder of an ex-girlfriend. With the help of nightclub singer Pat Abbott and ... See full summary » Director:Edwin L. Marin |
|
| 0Share... |
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Share this Rating
Title: Society Lawyer (1939)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Edit
Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Walter Pidgeon | ... |
Christopher Durant
|
|
| Virginia Bruce | ... |
Pat Abbott
|
|
 |
Leo Carrillo | ... |
Tony Gazotti
|
|
|
Eduardo Ciannelli | ... |
Jim Crelliman
|
|
|
Lee Bowman | ... |
Phil Siddall
|
|
|
Frances Mercer | ... |
Sue Leonard
|
|
|
Ann Morriss | ... |
Judy Barton
|
|
|
Herbert Mundin | ... |
Layton
|
|
|
Frank M. Thomas | ... |
Lieutenant Stevens
|
|
|
Edward Brophy | ... |
Max
(as Edward S. Brophy)
|
|
|
Tom Kennedy | ... |
Alf
|
|
|
Clarence Kolb | ... |
Mr. Leonard
|
|
|
Pierre Watkin | ... |
Henry V. Adams
|
| Ian Wolfe | ... |
Schmidt
|
|
|
|
Paul Guilfoyle | ... |
Murtock
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Add Synopsis
Storyline
Society lawyer Christopher Durant agrees to defend his friend Phil Siddall when Siddall is arrested for the murder of an ex-girlfriend. With the help of nightclub singer Pat Abbott and crime boss Tony Gazotti (a former client), Durant launches his own investigation of the murder in order to prove his friend's innocence. Written by Anonymous
Taglines:
NIGHT OVER MANHATTAN...and a killer strikes in a luxurious Park Avenue penthouse! (original poster) See more »Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parents »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
21 March 1939 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Penthouse See more »Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Sound System)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
Edit
(1939)
Music and Lyrics by Sam Coslow
Played during the opening credits, the end credits and as background music often
Sung by Virginia Bruce (uncredited) in a nightclub
Reprised a cappella by her in Durant's apartment
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
A plagiarism suit was filed by Robert Brister and Harry T. Bliven against the use of the title, but it was dismissed by the court. See more »Soundtracks
"I'm In Love with the Honorable Mr So & So"(1939)
Music and Lyrics by Sam Coslow
Played during the opening credits, the end credits and as background music often
Sung by Virginia Bruce (uncredited) in a nightclub
Reprised a cappella by her in Durant's apartment
See more »
Walter Pigeon and gangsters. OK.
The plot is good. The haunting Virginia Bruce is as good as she always was. Those pale, worried looking eyes were unique! Too bad she didn't have a true A-list career. Lee Bowman is good too, in a small but pivotal role.
The gangsters are not e believable. They are sort of goofy and sometimes comical. OK, this is not a film noir. But murder and corruption aren't cute. They are made to seem so here. It's a chic bonbon made to look like a thriller. Costume changes are the order of the day